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Weather & Climate in Šibenik, Croatia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Šibenik enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 25.9 sq mi (67.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7343°N, 15.8942°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
852 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 61 km | 24 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M5.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 55 km N of Peschici, Italy | M5.5 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M5.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 78 km | 20 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2003 | 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.7 | 78 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 121 km | 29 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 22 km S of Sali, Croatia | M4.7 | 58 km | 3 km |
| Dec 13, 1995 | 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 59 km N of Peschici, Italy | M4.6 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 5 km W of Brela, Croatia | M4.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2003 | Adriatic Sea | M4.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2009 | 1 km WNW of Gorica, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 44 km SW of Rogoznica, Croatia | M4.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1962 | DALMATIAN COASTS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in |
Šibenik has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (1.1").